Have you ever attended a conference, or signed up for a webinar where they lured you in with the promise of teaching you something great and helpful, but it ended up being one big sales pitch? Most have. I get annoyed pretty quickly once I realize their only mission...

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” –Helen Keller I remember the first time I accidentally went down a Black Diamond ski slope. I was a beginner snowboarder. It was my 2nd time ever lacing up, and my 4th time ever on a ski hill. I was scared. I had...

The Desk of the Richest Man in the World The picture above is of Jeff Bezos, now considered the richest man in the world. This is where he started. It’s a good reminder to see that you can start with humble beginnings and end up anywhere. When interviewed last year,...

Hustle vs Hustler: Ask someone the first thing that comes to their mind when you say those two words. They’re so similar but elicit a sharply different reaction in our culture. Hustle is a highly valued trait. I respect hustle. When I see someone really giving it...

What is Missing from Education. Why are we not fixing it? Recently I found myself at a dinner party where the discussion turned to education — especially to what schools are doing to encourage more kids to go to college. I chose to keep quiet, because I have strong...